Robert MacLean

Greek Island Murder Robert MacLean

A roman-à-clef about Hydra as it once was.
Originally in paperback as HOME FROM THE PARTY.
Lively and fun"-The Athenian
"A most entertaining and satirical tale"-Reference West
"A fast-paced, witty novel that pushes the murder mystery in exciting new directions."-Keith Maillard
"If you like epigrams, knowing insights into failed relationships, evocations of la dolce vita, Hydra-style, this is for you."-Edward Winston
"Considering the price and scarcity of potable water on an island suspiciously like Hydra, the discovery of a beautiful teenage corpse floating in a cistern is no laughing matter. But almost everything else is lively and fun in this mystery of political intrigue and sexual abundance in the Argosaronic."-The Athenian
"Home from the Party is a slow-fused but explosive thriller set on an imaginary Greek island, presented in all its artsy glamour and glittering corruption....if you like epigrams, knowing insights into failed relationships, evocations of la dolce vita, Hydra-style, this is for you. MacLean...has published a previous novel, Foreign Matter, with Atheneum Press, New York. Although Foreign Matter was very well received, Home from the Party suggests that MacLean would be well-advised to undertake a series of mystery novels, using 'Captain Costa' and the Greek setting he evokes here with such skill and obvious joy."-Edward Winston
"Featuring his usual comic touches, the book manages to skillfully intertwine a murder, a Greek investigator, showbiz celebrities, drug dealers, artists, gigolos, the CIA and the junta, in a fast-paced, entertaining web of entangled connections."-Athens Week
"In Home from the Party MacLean has created a fast-paced, witty novel that pushes the murder mystery in exciting new directions."-Keith Maillard
"MacLean is able to develop an interesting combination of characters in his novel. Each character is displayed with his/her own unique style and Konstantinou's adventures are different and very funny."-Greek News Weekly
"Home from the Party is a fast-paced murder mystery laced with humor."-The Athens News
"The roller-coaster ride begins!"-Greek News Weekly
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